Bill · H.R. 1604· House(119-HR-1604)
Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/26/2025
- Last activity
- 3/28/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Brad Finstad
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 5
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act of 2025 directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct risk assessments regarding cybersecurity threats to the agriculture and food critical infrastructure sector. These assessments will occur on a biennial basis to evaluate vulnerabilities and the potential impacts of cyberattacks on food safety, the economy, and national security. The Secretary is also required to consult with private sector entities during these assessments. Additionally, the bill mandates an annual cross-sector simulation exercise to prepare for food-related emergencies or disruptions. This exercise involves coordination with several Federal agencies and various levels of government. The goal is to enhance the security and resilience of the food supply chain.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The bill mandates risk assessments and simulation exercises specifically designed to defend against cybersecurity threats to critical food infrastructure.
Would farmers be better off under this?+3
The bill provides a framework to protect the agricultural infrastructure that farmers rely on for production and distribution.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
Protecting the food supply chain helps ensure the continued availability and stability of food prices for low-income households.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Food Safety and Security: The Secretary must assess the potential impacts of cyberattacks on the safety, security, and availability of food products (Section 3(a)(2)). This helps protect the public from disruptions in the food supply.
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Improved Emergency Preparedness: The bill requires an annual cross-sector simulation exercise to assess the preparedness and response capabilities of various government entities and private sector stakeholders during food-related emergencies (Section 4(b)(1)).
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Strengthened Food Supply Chain: The simulation exercises are intended to identify and address gaps and vulnerabilities within the food supply chain and critical infrastructure (Section 4(b)(2)).
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Better Coordination Among Stakeholders: The simulation exercises aim to enhance coordination and information sharing among those involved in food production, processing, distribution, and consumption (Section 4(b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Regulatory Burdens: The bill notes that the Secretary should look for recommendations to address "intrusive, duplicative, or conflicting regulatory requirements" that might divert resources away from actual security efforts toward a compliance regime (Section 3(a)(6)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+3Good For Business Owners+2Good For Low Income Households+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2Improves Pandemic Preparedness+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Improves Small Business Support+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 4/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/28/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
- 2/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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